"Uncovering Ancient Malaria Resistance in Eastern Arabian DNA"
A new DNA study of ancient Eastern Arabians, specifically individuals from Tylos-period Bahrain, has revealed the presence of the malaria-protective G6PD Mediterranean mutation in their genetic makeup, suggesting an adaptation to malaria following the onset of agriculture in the region around five thousand years ago. The study, which provides unprecedented insights into human history and disease progression in the region, also sheds light on the genetic ancestry of the pre-Islamic inhabitants of Bahrain and their interactions with neighboring regions.